Kojey Radical is a polymath in the truest sense: a musician, poet, and visual artist whose work defies the narrow constraints of genre. While his roots are firmly planted in the UK’s vibrant rap scene, his sound effortlessly incorporates elements of jazz, grime, and funk, all anchored by a storytelling prowess that is both deeply personal and politically charged. Whether playing global stages like Glastonbury or more intimate spaces, the  the rare intensity of his shows have marked him out as a world-class live performer.

Kojey Radical's rise to prominence has been irresistible. His 2019 EP Cashmere Tears had critics reaching for superlatives, and debut album Reason to Smile was shortlisted for the Mercury Prize and hailed as 'an era-defining work.' The follow-up, 2025's Don't Look Down, cemented his position as a major player on the UK scene, as evidenced by the headline show at London's famous Royal Albert Hall he's performing this year. 

'A visionary in the UK rap world'

NME

Kojey Radical has collaborated with musical peers like R&B star Mahalia, grime MC Ghetts, and the new-jazz outfit Sons of Kehmet (featuring another artist from this year's Prague Sounds line-up,  Shabaka Hutchings), as well as working on a diverse range of multimedia projects taking in visual art, film, and poetry. However, it is on the stage where he truly sets himself apart from his peers. His live sets balance moments of poetic reflection with explosive, high-energy intensity. Over the years, Prague Sounds has presented some the most compelling voices in hip hop and rap - from De La Soul to Young Fathers to Shabazz Palaces - and Kojey Radical, an artist currently at the top of his game, is more than qualified to pick up the baton in this anniversary year.

Line-up

Kojey Radical – voice
TBC